Origin
Beeville, TX
Morning in Beeville on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beeville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beeville, TX
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Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Beeville to Corpus Christi, expect a straightforward journey covering 56.9 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 57 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. Budget approximately $9 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Great Plains locations. Because you remain within the same regional landscape, the transition between the two cities feels consistent and familiar. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 181 South | 23.8 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 181 | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 89 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Business 181 South | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Railroad Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North 8th Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 37 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 181 South
— 23.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beeville, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on North Madison A
216 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Madison A
2
Turn left onto US 59
382 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Houston Street
3
Turn right onto US 181 Bus; TX 202
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Street
4
Turn right onto US 181 Bus
423 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cato Street
5
Continue on US 181 Bus
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Business 181 South
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 181
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 181 South
7
Continue on US 181
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 8th Street
8
Continue on US 181
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US Highway 181 South
9
Continue on TX 89
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
10
Continue on US 181
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 181
11
Continue on US 181
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
12
Continue on US 181
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 181
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
14
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
15
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge onto I 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 37
17
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
18
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
19
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
20
Arrive at destination
I 37
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Beeville, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 59 / West Houston Street
Turn left onto US 59 / West Houston Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 181 Bus; TX 202 / South Washington Street
Turn right onto US 181 Bus; TX 202 / South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 181 Bus / Cato Street
Turn right onto US 181 Bus / Cato Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 181 / US Highway 181 South
At end of road, turn left onto US 181 / US Highway 181 South
Navigation decision point
3
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.81 one way
$17.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Corpus Christi, TX
Morning in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate through town streets like West Houston Street, South Washington Street, and Cato Street to reach your destination. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, your focus will remain on local navigation throughout the entire 56.9-mile trip. This drive feels more like a winding local transit than a long-distance haul, requiring your full attention as you transition between the smaller roads that connect these two Texas cities. It is a grounded, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on US Highway 181 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 181 South and US Highway 181. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 59 / West Houston Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beeville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is easy. At 1h 9m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 59 / West Houston Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 181 Bus; TX 202 / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 181 Bus / Cato Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Corpus Christi, TX
Full guide →Corpus Christi (called Corpus by the locals) is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. While Corpus Christi isn't on the way to much of anything except itself (and the islands off its coast), it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston. The name is Latin for "Body of Christ".
Top landmarks
- • USS Lexington — 1942 Essex-class aircraft carrier
- • Corpus Christi Cathedral — historic place in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
- • Sherman Building — listed on the NRHP in Nuences County, Texas
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on US Highway 181 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 59 / West Houston Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 181 Bus; TX 202 / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 181 Bus / Cato Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Corpus Christi, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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